Recreational therapy/Definition

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Recreational therapy [r]: In physical and rehabilitation medicine, the enhancement of physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills so an individual may participate in chosen activities. Recreational modalities are used in designed intervention strategies, incorporating individual's interests to make the therapy process meaningful and relevant.

This definition is at least in part based on: Anonymous (2023), Recreational therapy (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.